Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1
Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/.
Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 1
All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library every Saturday for fun activities including art projects and games. More information at https://fontanalib.org/events/boredom-busters-7.
Haywood Ice Fest Weekend – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 1-2
Enjoy a weekend of fun activities including live ice carving, an ice-skating rink and a market featuring local artisans. Events are held at various locations in Haywood County. More information at https://visithaywood.com/things-to-do/visit-haywood-ice-fest-weekend/.
Music Bingo with Ambitious Entertainment – 7 p.m. Feb. 3
Join Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva to play music bingo. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/1786587055203366/1786587068536698/?active_tab=about.
ARTageous – 4 p.m. Feb. 4
Join the Jackson County Public Library to create a different fun project and learn new art skills every Tuesday. More information at https://fontanalib.org/events.
Let’s Get Japaneseee: Celebrating Setsubun – 6 p.m. Feb. 4
Join the Jackson County Public Library to celebrate Setsubun, a Japanese festival honoring the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Participants will celebrate by making crafts, throwing beans and eating Ehomaki. Please register by calling the Jackson County Public Library at 828-586-2016 or visiting https://fontanalib.org/events/lets-get-japaneseee-celebrating-setsubun.
Puppy Love at Innovation Station – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 4
Paint a unique pup-inspired pottery piece at Innovation Station in Dillsboro. Pieces will be available to pick up the following week? Please purchase a ticket for a specific item at https://www.artwagonmobilestudio.com/product/puppy-love-innovation-station/116?cs=true&cst=custom.
Trivia Night – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb 4
Challenge yourself in free trivia every Tuesday at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva. Groups or solo participants welcome.
Galentine’s Day Party – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 8
Join Southern Bliss Boutique to celebrate Galentine’s day with permanent jewelry, luxury inspired handbags and more. More information at https://business.mountainlovers.com/events/details/galentine-s-day-party-70898.
Valentine’s Pet Photoshoot – noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 8
Get a professional Valentine’s Day themed photo of your pet at Innovation Station in Dillsboro. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/597407349903353
Ballet Hispánico – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12
Renowned Latino dance organization, Ballet Hispánico is visiting WCU to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The performance will be held in the Bardo Arts Center and last approximately two hours. Tickets and more information are available at https://wcuarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1521.
Boeing Boeing – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-16
WCU’s School of Stage and Screen is performing the play Boeing Boeing in the Bardo Arts Center. Tickets and more information are available at https://wcuarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1491
The Great Outhouse Races – 3 p.m. Feb. 15
Have you ever wondered what racing homemade outhouses on skis looks like? The Great Sapphire Outhouse Race is the perfect chance to find out. The race is held at Sapphire Valley Ski Area. Check-in will start at 1:30 p.m. To register to enter or volunteer, please call 828-743-1163. The last day to register is Feb. 12.
Sylva Naturalist Club: The Forest Unseen – 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 13
Join the Sylva Naturalist Club in reading The Forest Unseen this year. While reading the novel, club members will connect with nature and share personal nature observations. Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month at the Jackson County Public Library. Email aduggins@bmtrust.org to sign up.
Sylva Stitchers – 6 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27
All are welcome to join fellow stitchers in working on your favorite needle craft, learn new skills or teach beginners to improve. The event is held every second and fourth Thursday of the month in The Story Time Room at the Jackson County Public Library. More information at https://fontanalib.org/events/sylva-stitchers-2.
Great Backyard Bird Count Walk – 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 15
Become part of a global science project by counting birds along the Jackson County Greenway. Participants will meet at the greenway trailhead at 9 a.m. to begin the walk, which will be two miles or less. Binoculars will be available for participants if needed. Please register for the event at https://www.mainspringconserves.org/events/great-backyard-bird-count-walk/.
Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience – 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 27
Join the Bardo Arts Center to experience an eight-act acrobatic adventure that blends poetry and circus. Tickets and more information are available at https://wcuarts.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1494.
